Gardener 2 - Harborview Medical Center

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER has an outstanding opportunity for a Gardener 2 to join its skilled trades and facilities team. WORK SCHEDULE 100% FTE Monday - Friday No Telework DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Our Skilled Trades and Facilities Teams support Harborview’s vision is to create a supportive and empowering workplace for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public.

POSTION HIGHLIGHTS Full-time position with excellent benefits and strong work/life balance (no commuting from job site to job site). PRIMARY

Maintain plants and manage weeds, including invasive and noxious weeds, through Integrated Pest Management strategies and practices, including hand and mechanical removal Operate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems such as manual watering equipment and automatic irrigation clocks and systems, including operations and troubleshooting Maintain campus waste to include trash, recycling, pallets and other waste appropriately Cleaning of hard surface areas such as litter pick up, biohazard removal, and graffiti removal; pressure washing of hard surfaces; snow and ice removal as required during winter months Prune trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials for health, clearance, and form using best horticultural practices; plant and transplant shrubs, trees, perennials, and annuals Use hand and power implements and tools and commercial power equipment; operate power and motorized equipment

Physical ability to do required work AND one year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation. ​May require valid State of Washington driver’s license. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for

except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Minimum: $22.21 hourly

Maximum: $29.59 hourly Other

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For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

First Shift Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: WFSE HMC About UW Medicine – where your impact goes further UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .